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Redbarn Dog Food Ingredients


According to our research, Redbarn manufactures 90 dog food recipes using 177 unique ingredients. To evaluate the quality of ingredients used by Redbarn, we've studied all 177 ingredients. In this article, we'll share our findings on Redbarn ingredients.

Dog Food Recipes90
Unique Ingredients177
Artificial Colors3
Animal By-Products0
Anonymous Meats1
Controversial7
Harmful4

First 5 Ingredients

Dog food ingredients in the United States are listed in descending order of pre-cooked weight. The first 5 ingredients typically constitute a significant portion of the recipe.

For Redbarn, these are the most common ingredients found within the first 5 dog food ingredients.

  1. beef bone
  2. beef broth
  3. chicken meal
  4. sugar
  5. salt

As you can see, the most common first ingredient in Redbarn is beef bone. The most common 2nd ingredient is beef broth, followed by chicken meal, sugar, and salt.

Artificial Food Coloring Dyes

Our records indicate that Redbarn does use artificial food coloring dyes. More specifically, we've identified 3 artificial food dyes used by Redbarn.

Although these food dyes are classified as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, we recommend avoiding them when possible.

According to the Center For Research In The Public Interest (CSPI), there are many potential health risks associated with the consumption of artificial food coloring dyes.

Given that most pets consume the same products for prolonged periods of time, these concerns should be taken seriously. In general, we recommend pet owners avoid feeding products which contain artificial food coloring dyes.

For more information regarding the CSPI's findings, read our artificial food coloring article.

red 40
4 Recipes

Red 40 is the most widely used artificial dye in consumer goods. Studies have shown that red 40 may accelerate the appearance of immune-system tumors in mice, cause allergy-like reactions and trigger hyperactivity in children.

The following recipes contain red 40:

yellow 5
3 Recipes

Yellow 5 is an artificial dye which may be contaminated with several cancer-causing chemicals. Like other dyes, yellow 5 does not provide any nutritional value.

The following recipes contain yellow 5:

Animal By-Products

According to our records, Redbarn does not contain any animal by-products.

Animal by-products are basically the leftover parts of the the carcass after its been processed for meat. AAFCO defines by-products as the non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals.

Although by-products are still fairly nutritious ingredients, consumers have equated them with slaughterhouse waste. Therefore, most premium brands, including Redbarn have decided to remove by-products and instead use named organ meats (beef liver, chicken gizzards).

For further reading on the controversy over animal by-products, click here.

Anonymous Meat Ingredients

Anonymous meats are animal-based ingredients which do not provide the source animal's name. These ingredients are controversial because they can come from almost any animal.

In addition, anonymous animal-based ingredients are very inexpensive and often the lowest quality meats that are still allowed to be used in pet food.

In general, we do not recommend feeding any products which contain anonymous meats. When in doubt, always contact the brand's customer service desk for further clarification.

Unfortunately, we've identified 1 anonymous meat ingredient used by Redbarn.

fish
1 Recipes

Fish is typically an excellent protein and fat source. However, the specific type of fish is not mentioned and therefore we cannot discuss any specific qualities of this ingredient. In general, anonymous ingredients are low quality inclusions when compared to ingredients such as mackerel, cod, salmon, etc.

The following recipes contain fish:

Controversial Ingredients

In most cases, ingredients which are given the controversial classification can be substituted with higher-quality alternatives. You should evaluate each controversial ingredient independently to see if there is truly a valid cause for concern.

Keep in mind, certain sacrifices often must be made to produce dog foods at a reasonable price. In general, the more expensive the product, the fewer controversial ingredients you'll find.

In our analysis, we've identified 7 controversial ingredients inside Redbarn products. These controversial ingredients are listed below. Click on each ingredient for more information.

iron oxide
2 Recipes

Iron oxide is an FDA approved natural food coloring agent. It's commonly found in rusting metal and provides a reddish-brown color.

We believe food colorants are unnecessary ingredients in dog food. Other than potential harm, food colorants do not provide any nutritional value. These type of ingredients are used only to make the food look appealing to humans.

The following recipes contain iron oxide:

pea protein
5 Recipes

Pea protein is produced by removing the starchy parts of peas. Pea protein is considered controversial because it provides a substantial plant based protein boost. This boost is undesirable because plant based protein is typically lower in biological value when compared to meat based proteins.

The following recipes contain pea protein:

caramel color
8 Recipes

Caramel color is a concentrated form of caramel, a natural food colorant. Caramel color has been linked to cancer in laboratory animals. Since our pets do not care about food color, caramel color is an unnecessary addition with possible health risks.

The following recipes contain caramel color:

vegetable oil
13 Recipes

Specific vegetable oils are typically positive ingredients; however, this ingredient does not specify which vegetable(s) were used to produce the oil.

Without this information, it is impossible for us to make any specific statements. With any fat source, it is important to know the omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acid ratio, a property which cannot be determined with this ingredient. Thus, we have marked vegetable oil as a controversial ingredient.

The following recipes contain vegetable oil:

corn syrup solids
4 Recipes

Corn syrup is made from corn starch and it's typically used as a thickener, sweetener, and humectant (keeps the product moist). It's considered controversial because it can raise a dog's blood sugar to unhealthy levels. Of course this concern may be nullified if the syrup is used in very small quantities.

The following recipes contain corn syrup solids:

Potentially Harmful Ingredients

Harmful ingredients are those which have been linked to adverse health effects. In general, we do not recommend feeding any product which contains any harmful ingredients.

There are certain situations where these ingredients may be necessary. We always recommend contacting Redbarn for further clarification regarding any harmful or controversial ingredient.

We have identified 4 harmful ingredients used in certain Redbarn recipes. To learn more, click on the ingredient's name.

red 40
4 Recipes

Red 40 is the most widely used artificial dye in consumer goods. Studies have shown that red 40 may accelerate the appearance of immune-system tumors in mice, cause allergy-like reactions and trigger hyperactivity in children.

The following recipes contain red 40:

yellow 5
3 Recipes

Yellow 5 is an artificial dye which may be contaminated with several cancer-causing chemicals. Like other dyes, yellow 5 does not provide any nutritional value.

The following recipes contain yellow 5:

Redbarn Dog Food Ingredient Lists

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Grain-Free Rolled
Semi-Moist Beef Recipe
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Grain-Free Rolled Semi-Moist Beef Recipe
First Five Ingredients
beef
beef liver
beef lung
chickpea
sucrose

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Grain-Free Canned
Ocean Fish Paté With Cranberries & New Zealand Green Mussel For Cats (Healthy Weight)
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Grain-Free Canned Ocean Fish Paté With Cranberries & New Zealand Green Mussel For Cats (Healthy Weight)
First Five Ingredients
fish
fish broth
pea
dried egg product
quinoa

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Grain-Free Canned
Chicken Paté With Garden Vegetables For Dogs (Immune Support)
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Grain-Free Canned Chicken Paté With Garden Vegetables For Dogs (Immune Support)
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken broth
dried egg product
pea
agar-agar

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Wildwood Stew
Duck Recipe
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Wildwood Stew Duck Recipe
First Five Ingredients
duck
duck broth
vegetable broth
dried egg product
natural flavor

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Grain-Free Canned
Redbarn Wildwood Stew Quail Recipe For Dogs
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Grain-Free Canned Redbarn Wildwood Stew Quail Recipe For Dogs
First Five Ingredients
quail
vegetable broth
quail broth
dried egg product
natural flavor

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Grain-Free Canned
Beef Stew With Garden Vegetables For Dogs
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Grain-Free Canned Beef Stew With Garden Vegetables For Dogs
First Five Ingredients
beef
beef broth
vegetable broth
beef liver
dried egg product

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Grain-Free Canned
Chicken Stew With Eggs & Peas For Dogs
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Grain-Free Canned Chicken Stew With Eggs & Peas For Dogs
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken broth
vegetable broth
chicken liver
dried egg product

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Grain-Free Canned
Lamb Stew With Eggs & Parsley For Dogs
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Grain-Free Canned Lamb Stew With Eggs & Parsley For Dogs
First Five Ingredients
lamb
lamb broth
vegetable broth
chicken liver
pea

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Grain-Free Canned
Steak & Egg Stew With Potatoes For Dogs
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Grain-Free Canned Steak & Egg Stew With Potatoes For Dogs
First Five Ingredients
beef
beef broth
vegetable broth
dried egg product
beef liver

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Grain-Free Canned
Turkey Stew With Garden Vegetables For Dogs
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Grain-Free Canned Turkey Stew With Garden Vegetables For Dogs
First Five Ingredients
turkey
turkey broth
vegetable broth
turkey liver
dried egg product

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Grain-Free Canned
Beef Paté With Eggs For Dogs (All Life Stages)
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Grain-Free Canned Beef Paté With Eggs For Dogs (All Life Stages)
First Five Ingredients
beef
beef broth
beef liver
dried egg product
salmon oil

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Grain-Free Rolled
Semi-Moist Chicken Recipe
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Grain-Free Rolled Semi-Moist Chicken Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken heart
chicken liver
chickpea
sucrose

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Grain-Free Canned
Turkey Paté With Peas (Healthy Digestion)
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Grain-Free Canned Turkey Paté With Peas (Healthy Digestion)
First Five Ingredients
turkey
turkey broth
turkey liver
pea
salmon oil

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Grain-Free Canned
Turkey & Duck Paté With Garden Vegetables For Dogs (High Protein)
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Grain-Free Canned Turkey & Duck Paté With Garden Vegetables For Dogs (High Protein)
First Five Ingredients
turkey
duck broth
turkey liver
duck
pea

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Grain-Free Canned
Chicken Pate With Garden Vegetables For Dogs (Joint Health)
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Grain-Free Canned Chicken Pate With Garden Vegetables For Dogs (Joint Health)
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken broth
chicken liver
pea
dried egg product

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Grain-Free Canned
Lamb Paté With Garden Vegetables (Skin & Coat)
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Grain-Free Canned Lamb Paté With Garden Vegetables (Skin & Coat)
First Five Ingredients
lamb
lamb broth
lamb liver
dried egg product
pea

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Wildwood Stew
Trout Recipe
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Wildwood Stew Trout Recipe
First Five Ingredients
trout
fish broth
vegetable broth
dried egg product
natural flavor

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Premium Rolled
Semi-Moist Beef Recipe
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Premium Rolled Semi-Moist Beef Recipe
First Five Ingredients
beef
beef liver
beef lung
whole wheat flour
sucrose

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Premium Rolled
Semi-Moist Chicken Recipe
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Premium Rolled Semi-Moist Chicken Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken heart
chicken liver
whole wheat flour
sucrose

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Premium Rolled
Semi-Moist Lamb Recipe
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Premium Rolled Semi-Moist Lamb Recipe
First Five Ingredients
lamb
lamb liver
lamb lung
brown rice flour
pea protein

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Chew-A-Bulls
Peanut Butter Flavor Chew-A-Bulls Ring
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Chew-A-Bulls Peanut Butter Flavor Chew-A-Bulls Ring
First Five Ingredients
potato starch
chicken liver
chicken heart
egg
vegetable glycerin

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Chew-A-Bulls
Peanut Butter Flavor
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Chew-A-Bulls Peanut Butter Flavor
First Five Ingredients
potato starch
chicken liver
chicken heart
vegetable glycerin
food starch

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Chew-A-Bulls
Peanut Butter Flavor Mini Chew-A-Bulls Pretzel
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Chew-A-Bulls Peanut Butter Flavor Mini Chew-A-Bulls Pretzel
First Five Ingredients
potato starch
vegetable glycerin
food starch
egg whites
chicken heart

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Filled Rolled Rawhide
Beef Flavor
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Filled Rolled Rawhide Beef Flavor
First Five Ingredients
rawhide
corn syrup
beef broth
chicken meal
sugar

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Filled Rolled Rawhide
Chicken Flavor
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Filled Rolled Rawhide Chicken Flavor
First Five Ingredients
rawhide
corn syrup
chicken broth
sugar
chicken meal

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Filled Rawhide Bone
Ham & Cheese Flavor
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Filled Rawhide Bone Ham & Cheese Flavor
First Five Ingredients
rawhide
rice flour
tapioca
corn syrup
chicken broth

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Filled Knuckle Bone
Peanut Butter Flavor
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Filled Knuckle Bone Peanut Butter Flavor
First Five Ingredients
beef bone
corn syrup
beef broth
chicken meal
sugar

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Filled Munchie Retrievers
Peanut Butter Flavor
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Filled Munchie Retrievers Peanut Butter Flavor
First Five Ingredients
rawhide
rice flour
tapioca
corn syrup
water

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Bully Sticks
Bully Super Braid
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Bully Sticks Bully Super Braid
First Five Ingredients
beef pizzle

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Natural Dog Chews
Bully Tangle
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Natural Dog Chews Bully Tangle
First Five Ingredients
beef pizzle

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Bully Sticks
Bully Weave
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Bully Sticks Bully Weave
First Five Ingredients
beef pizzle

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Chew-A-Bulls
Beef Flavor Mini Chew-A-Bulls Pretzel
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Chew-A-Bulls Beef Flavor Mini Chew-A-Bulls Pretzel
First Five Ingredients
potato starch
vegetable glycerin
food starch
beef liver
chicken meal

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Chew-A-Bulls
Beefy Flavor Chew-A-Bulls Ring
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Chew-A-Bulls Beefy Flavor Chew-A-Bulls Ring
First Five Ingredients
potato starch
beef liver
vegetable glycerin
food starch
beef pizzle

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Chew-A-Bulls
Beefy Flavor
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Chew-A-Bulls Beefy Flavor
First Five Ingredients
potato starch
beef liver
vegetable glycerin
food starch
egg

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Filled Bone
Bully Stick Flavor
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Filled Bone Bully Stick Flavor
First Five Ingredients
beef bone
corn syrup solids
beef pizzle
fructose
beef broth

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Natural Dog Chews
White Knuckle Bone
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Natural Dog Chews White Knuckle Bone
First Five Ingredients
beef bone

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Natural Dog Treats
Cow Tail
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Natural Dog Treats Cow Tail
First Five Ingredients
beef tail

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Natural Dog Chews
Fetchers Braid
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Natural Dog Chews Fetchers Braid
First Five Ingredients
beef esophagus
beef pizzle
corn syrup solids
salt

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Natural Chews
Fetchers Braided Ring
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Natural Chews Fetchers Braided Ring
First Five Ingredients
beef esophagus

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Natural Dog Chews
Fetchers
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Natural Dog Chews Fetchers
First Five Ingredients
beef esophagus
beef pizzle
corn syrup solids
salt

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Natural Dog Treats
Esophagus Spring
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Natural Dog Treats Esophagus Spring
First Five Ingredients
beef esophagus
natural smoke flavor

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Natural Dog Chews
Lamb Ear
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Natural Dog Chews Lamb Ear
First Five Ingredients
lamb ear

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Natural Chews
Pig Ears
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Natural Chews Pig Ears
First Five Ingredients
pork ear

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Natural Dog Chews
Puffed Sow Ears
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Natural Dog Chews Puffed Sow Ears
First Five Ingredients
pork ear

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Natural Dog Chews
Smoked Pig Ears
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Natural Dog Chews Smoked Pig Ears
First Five Ingredients
pork ear

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Bully Sticks
Steer Stick
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Bully Sticks Steer Stick
First Five Ingredients
beef pizzle

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Filled Hoof
Cheese & Bacon Flavor
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Filled Hoof Cheese & Bacon Flavor
First Five Ingredients
corn syrup
chicken broth
chicken meal
sugar
chicken fat

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Filled Bone
Chicken Flavor
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Filled Bone Chicken Flavor
First Five Ingredients
beef bone
corn syrup
chicken broth
sugar
chicken meal

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Filled Bone
Lamb Flavor
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Filled Bone Lamb Flavor
First Five Ingredients
beef bone
corn syrup
chicken broth
chicken meal
sugar

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Filled Rolled Rawhide
Peanut Butter Flavor
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Filled Rolled Rawhide Peanut Butter Flavor
First Five Ingredients
rawhide
corn syrup
beef broth
chicken meal
sugar

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Barn Bagel
Peanut Butter Flavor
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Barn Bagel Peanut Butter Flavor
First Five Ingredients
rawhide
rice flour
tapioca
corn syrup
chicken broth

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Duo Flavor Filled Bone
Peanut Butter & Jelly Flavor
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Duo Flavor Filled Bone Peanut Butter & Jelly Flavor
First Five Ingredients
beef bone
corn syrup
beef broth
sugar
chicken meal

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Filled Rawhide Bone
Peanut Butter & Jelly Flavor
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Filled Rawhide Bone Peanut Butter & Jelly Flavor
First Five Ingredients
rawhide
rice flour
tapioca
corn syrup
beef broth

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Natural Dog Chews
Mammoth Bone
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Natural Dog Chews Mammoth Bone
First Five Ingredients
beef bone

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Premium Dog Chews
Porky Slices
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Premium Dog Chews Porky Slices
First Five Ingredients
pork skin

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Filled Bone
Beef Flavor
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Filled Bone Beef Flavor
First Five Ingredients
beef bone
corn syrup
beef broth
chicken meal
sugar

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Filled Hoof
Beef Flavor
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Filled Hoof Beef Flavor
First Five Ingredients
corn syrup
beef broth
chicken meal
sugar
beef fat

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Filled Munchie Retrievers
Beef Flavor
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Filled Munchie Retrievers Beef Flavor
First Five Ingredients
rawhide
rice flour
tapioca
corn syrup
beef broth

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Filled Munchie Retrievers
Chicken Flavor
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Filled Munchie Retrievers Chicken Flavor
First Five Ingredients
rawhide
rice flour
tapioca
corn syrup
chicken broth

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Premium Dog Treats
Maple Flavor Roofle
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Premium Dog Treats Maple Flavor Roofle
First Five Ingredients
rawhide
rice flour
chicken broth
corn syrup
sugar

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Filled Hoof
Peanut Butter Flavor
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Filled Hoof Peanut Butter Flavor
First Five Ingredients
corn syrup
beef broth
chicken meal
sugar
beef fat

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Natural Dog Chews
Bully Coated Bone
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Natural Dog Chews Bully Coated Bone
First Five Ingredients
beef bone
beef liver
corn syrup
dried egg product
beef pizzle

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Premium Dog Chews
Bully Coated Cow Ears
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Premium Dog Chews Bully Coated Cow Ears
First Five Ingredients
beef ear
beef liver
egg whites
beef pizzle
fructose

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Natural Dog Treats
Bully Nuggets
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Natural Dog Treats Bully Nuggets
First Five Ingredients
beef lung
beef pizzle
chicken cartilage
ascorbic acid
vitamin E supplement

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Natural Dog Chews
Jumbo Twister
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Natural Dog Chews Jumbo Twister
First Five Ingredients
beef hide
beef liver
egg whites
beef pizzle
fructose

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Natural Dog Chews
Bully Barbell
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Natural Dog Chews Bully Barbell
First Five Ingredients
beef pizzle

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Natural Dog Chews
Small Bully Ring
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Natural Dog Chews Small Bully Ring
First Five Ingredients
beef pizzle

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Natural Dog Chews
Twizzle Stix
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Natural Dog Chews Twizzle Stix
First Five Ingredients
beef rawhide
beef pizzle

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Filled Hoof
Bully Stick Flavor
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Filled Hoof Bully Stick Flavor
First Five Ingredients
beef hoof
corn syrup solids
beef pizzle
fructose
beef broth

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Natural Bones
Knee Caps
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Natural Bones Knee Caps
First Five Ingredients
beef bone

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Natural Dog Chews
Meaty Knuckle Bone
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Natural Dog Chews Meaty Knuckle Bone
First Five Ingredients
beef bone

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Natural Dog Chews
Shank Bone
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Natural Dog Chews Shank Bone
First Five Ingredients
beef bone

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Natural Chews
Beef Straps
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Natural Chews Beef Straps
First Five Ingredients
beef tendon

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Premium Dog Chews
Cow Hooves
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Premium Dog Chews Cow Hooves
First Five Ingredients
cow hoof

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Beef Hide Treats
Bully Slices French Toast Flavor
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Beef Hide Treats Bully Slices French Toast Flavor
First Five Ingredients
beef hide
egg
natural maple flavor
natural vanilla flavor
cinnamon

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Beef Hide Treats
Bully Slices Peanut Butter Flavor
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Beef Hide Treats Bully Slices Peanut Butter Flavor
First Five Ingredients
beef hide
chicken heart
chicken liver
egg whites
egg product

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Natural Dog Chews
Piggy Puffs
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Natural Dog Chews Piggy Puffs
First Five Ingredients
pork chin

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Natural Dog Chews
Pig Snout
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Natural Dog Chews Pig Snout
First Five Ingredients
pork snout

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Natural Chews
Tendons
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Natural Chews Tendons
First Five Ingredients
beef tendon

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Beef Hide Treats
Bully Slices Vanilla Flavor
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Beef Hide Treats Bully Slices Vanilla Flavor
First Five Ingredients
beef hide
egg product
chicken fat
natural vanilla flavor
chicken cartilage

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Natural Dog Chews
Bully Spring
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Natural Dog Chews Bully Spring
First Five Ingredients
beef pizzle

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Bully Sticks
Straight Bully Sticks
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Bully Sticks Straight Bully Sticks
First Five Ingredients
beef pizzle

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Natural Dog Chews
Meaty Bone
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Natural Dog Chews Meaty Bone
First Five Ingredients
beef bone

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Natural Dog Chews
White Bone
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Natural Dog Chews White Bone
First Five Ingredients
beef bone

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Natural Dog Treats
Barky Bark
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Natural Dog Treats Barky Bark
First Five Ingredients
beef esophagus

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Natural Dog Chews
Cow Ear
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Natural Dog Chews Cow Ear
First Five Ingredients
cow ear

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Premium Beef Dog Chews
Choppers
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Premium Beef Dog Chews Choppers
First Five Ingredients
beef lung

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Filled Bone
Cheese & Bacon Flavor
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Filled Bone Cheese & Bacon Flavor
First Five Ingredients
beef bone
chicken meal
vegetable glycerin
beef fat
cheese

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Natural Dog Chews
Bully Braid
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Natural Dog Chews Bully Braid
First Five Ingredients
beef pizzle

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Filled Bone
Peanut Butter Flavor
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Filled Bone Peanut Butter Flavor
First Five Ingredients
beef bone
chicken meal
vegetable glycerin
beef fat
peanut